Expressing the sense of Congress that the United Nations should take immediate procedural actions necessary to amend Article 23 of the Charter of the United Nations to remove the Russian Federation as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

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Summary of Bill HCONRES 75

Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 75, titled "Expressing the sense of Congress that the United Nations should take immediate procedural actions necessary to amend Article 23 of the Charter of the United Nations to remove the Russian Federation as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress.

The resolution calls for the United Nations to take immediate procedural actions to amend Article 23 of the UN Charter, which designates the Russian Federation as one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council. The resolution expresses the belief of the US Congress that the Russian Federation should be removed from its permanent membership status on the Security Council.

The resolution does not have the force of law, but rather serves as a statement of the opinion of the US Congress on this issue. It is important to note that the resolution is non-binding and does not require any action to be taken by the United Nations. The resolution is likely in response to ongoing tensions between the United States and Russia, particularly in relation to Russia's actions in Ukraine and Syria. It reflects the US Congress's desire for the United Nations to reconsider Russia's status as a permanent member of the Security Council. Overall, Bill 117 H.Con.Res. 75 is a non-binding resolution expressing the opinion of the US Congress that the United Nations should take steps to remove the Russian Federation as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Congressional Summary of HCONRES 75

This concurrent resolution condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its ongoing support of proxy militias in the region. The concurrent resolution also states that these actions pose a direct threat to international peace and security and run contrary to Russia's responsibilities and obligations as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council.

The concurrent resolution urges the President to direct the U.S. representative to the United Nations to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to take all necessary steps to remove Russia as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council.

Finally, the concurrent resolution urges other member states to support such efforts to hold Russia accountable at the United Nations.

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Current Status of Bill HCONRES 75

Bill HCONRES 75 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2022. Bill HCONRES 75 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 1, 2022. Bill HCONRES 75's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 75

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 75

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Conflicts and wars

- Europe

- International organizations and cooperation

- Military operations and strategy

- Militias and paramilitary groups

- Russia

- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

- Ukraine

- United Nations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 75

Expressing the sense of Congress that the United Nations should take immediate procedural actions necessary to amend Article 23 of the Charter of the United Nations to remove the Russian Federation as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.